What Is Atlantoaxial Instability? The atlantoaxial joint is located between the first two vertebrae of the spine,C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis). It is responsible for the rotating and tilting movements of the head in relation to the neck. When there is too much flexion and...

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the state and act of being deliberately conscious about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within your surrounding. It is a state of being aware and observant while withholding judgmental analysis and critique. This is done by...

It is that time of year where emotions can run high and low, because the holidays can represent so many different things to different people. For some, it is the most joyous time of the year while for others, it can be a painful reminder of family breakups and...

What are Abdominal Wall Hernias Abdominal wall hernias are a medical condition where there is a weakness in the abdominal region and the surrounding tissues or organs perforate through to the other side. This can cause pain, discomfort, and bulging around the affected...

Over the past few weeks, we have covered the importance of sleep and physical recovery to our physical and metabolic health. This week, we will be focusing primarily on the effect of sleep and metabolism on our cognitive recovery and health. Cognition refers to any...